Wilber Su1, Robert Kowal2, Marcin Kowalski3, Andreas Metzner4, J Thomas Svinarich5, Kevin Wheelan2, Paul Wang6. 1. Banner University Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona. Electronic address: wilwsu@gmail.com. 2. Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital, Dallas, Texas. 3. Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York. 4. Department of Cardiology, Asklepios-Klinik St. Georg, Hamburg, Germany. 5. Colorado Heart & Vascular, Denver, Colorado. 6. Stanford University, Palo Alto, California.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Since the release of the second-generation cryoballoon (CB2; Arctic Front Advance(TM), Medtronic Inc) and its design modifications with improved cooling characteristics, the technique, dosing, and complication profile is significantly different from that of the first-generation cryoballoon. A comprehensive report of CB2 procedural recommendations has not been reported. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to review the current best practices from a group of experienced centers to create a user's consensus guide for CB2 ablation. METHODS/ RESULTS: High-volume operators with a combined experience of more than 3000 CB2 cases were interviewed, and consensus for technical and procedural best practice was established. CONCLUSION: Comprehensive review of the CB2 ablation best practice guide will provide a detailed technique for achieving safer and more effective outcomes for CB2 atrial fibrillation ablation.
BACKGROUND: Since the release of the second-generation cryoballoon (CB2; Arctic Front Advance(TM), Medtronic Inc) and its design modifications with improved cooling characteristics, the technique, dosing, and complication profile is significantly different from that of the first-generation cryoballoon. A comprehensive report of CB2 procedural recommendations has not been reported. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to review the current best practices from a group of experienced centers to create a user's consensus guide for CB2 ablation. METHODS/ RESULTS: High-volume operators with a combined experience of more than 3000 CB2 cases were interviewed, and consensus for technical and procedural best practice was established. CONCLUSION: Comprehensive review of the CB2 ablation best practice guide will provide a detailed technique for achieving safer and more effective outcomes for CB2atrial fibrillation ablation.
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